(FLINT, Mich., Sept. 3, 2025) Do you know a standout business or individual in Flint & Genesee? Whether it’s a local organization making a positive impact, a hospitality professional who consistently delivers exceptional service, or a community leader dedicated to improving our region, the Flint & Genesee Group wants to hear about it.
“The Art of Achievement Awards is one of our favorite events of the year because it allows us to shine a light on the people and places that make Flint & Genesee so special,” said Tim Herman, CEO of the Flint & Genesee Group. “We invite the public to join us in this celebration by nominating the professionals, leaders, and businesses who are making a positive impact in our region.”
Nominations for the 11th annual Art of Achievement Awards are due by 11:59 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 via online submission at FlintandGenesee.org/aoa. Self-nominations are allowed.
The full lineup of award categories accepting nominations is as follows:
Business Awards presented by the Flint & Genesee Chamber
- Business Impact Award: Recognizes a company with 50 or more employees making a positive impact in Flint & Genesee
- Claire M. White Award: Honors a woman working for the betterment of Flint & Genesee in community, career, or someone else’s life
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champion: Recognizes a business or organization that has demonstrated leadership in helping make Flint & Genesee a place of opportunity and inclusion for those who live and work in the county
- Minority-Owned Business Award: Recognizes a minority-owned business making a positive impact in Flint & Genesee
- Nonprofit Impact Award: Recognizes a charity, church, or nonprofit making great strides to positively impact any facet of the Flint & Genesee community
- Small Business Award: Recognizes a company with fewer than 50 employees making a positive impact in Flint & Genesee
- Young Professional Leader Award: Recognizes a young professional 40 or younger making great strides to benefit their company and/or the community
Hospitality Awards presented by Explore Flint & Genesee
- Attraction of the Year: Awarded to a venue or attraction that continues to raise the bar, offering top-notch entertainment or programming to the community and visitors
- Bryant “BB” Nolden Community Champion: Recognizes an individual or organization that improves Flint & Genesee through community collaboration, advocacy, and engagement
- CTA of the Year: Recognizes an individual Flint & Genesee Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) who has gone above and beyond to promote the region, bring awareness to attractions, spread a hospitality-driven culture, and grow the CTA network
- Frontline Ambassador of the Year: Recognizes outstanding customer service in the non-hotel areas of food service, bartender, transportation, business, etc.
- Hotel Ambassador of the Year: Recognizes a hospitality worker who has provided outstanding service in areas including, but not limited to, front desk, host, hostess, housekeeper, guest services, hotel restaurant, and maintenance
- Hotel of the Year: Recognizes a hotel for outstanding service, comfort, and attention to hotel guests, providing an excellent overall experience
- Restaurant of the Year: Recognizes a restaurant for their outstanding service, menu, and overall experience of the customer
Winners will be announced at the gala on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the FIM Capitol Theatre. Additionally, the Flint & Genesee Group will recognize the recipients of this year’s Art Hurand Award, C.S. Mott Award, and Economic Development Project of the Year Award during the event.
For information about event sponsorships, contact Gail Garrison at (810) 600-1427 or , or Jennie Main at or (810) 600-1459.
To learn more about the Art of Achievement Awards, visit FlintandGenesee.org/aoa.